M1.8 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 10:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Yakutat, Alaska (United States) on July 2, 2026 at 10:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

6.3 km

UTC time

2026-07-02 10:39:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Yakutat

County

Yakutat

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.97800, -141.21500

Temperature

1.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.3 km

6.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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